BMRS Hose Selection Chart

Discover the essential BMRS hose selection charts, your guide to understanding the diverse range of PTFE hoses available. This resource breaks down specifications for both convoluted and smooth bore options, featuring various braid materials like stainless steel, polyester, high-temperature polymer, and aramid. Easily compare critical details such as hose size, diameters, pressure ratings, bend radius, and weight to ensure you choose the perfect hose for your technical needs.


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PTFE Hose Specifications

PROGold Stainless Steel Braid

Innercore: Convoluted PTFE with Integral Glass Fiber reinforcement and Static Dissipating Liner*

Braid: 304 Series Stainless Steel

Operating Temperature: -54°C to +204°C (-67°F to +400°F) at Full Pressure and Max. Specified Vacuum

Hose Part No. Hose Size (nom.) Inner Diameter Outer Diameter Min. Bend Radius Max. Operating Pressure Max. Vacuum Rating (ins/HG) Weight (Kg/m)
AR-06-S 3/8" 0.36 ins (9.14 mm) 0.54 ins (13.71 mm) 1" (25.4 mm) 34.50 Bar (500 p.s.i) 28 0.16
AR-08-S 1/2" 0.43 ins (10.92 mm) 0.62 ins (15.74 mm) 1-1/2" (38.1 mm) 34.50 Bar (500 p.s.i) 28 0.19
AR-10-S 5/8" 0.54 ins (13.71 mm) 0.75 ins (19.05 mm) 2" (50.8 mm) 34.50 Bar (500 p.s.i) 28 0.27
AR-12-S 3/4" 0.66 ins (16.76 mm) 0.88 ins (22.35 mm) 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) 34.50 Bar (500 p.s.i) 28 0.32
AR-16-S 1" 0.87 ins (22.10 mm) 1.08 ins (27.43 mm) 3-1/2" (88.9 mm) 34.50 Bar (500 p.s.i) 28 0.39
AR-20-S 1-1/4" 1.15 ins (29.30 mm) 1.42 ins (36.10 mm) 4" (102.0 mm) 17.25 Bar (250 p.s.i) 20 0.56
AR-24-S* 1-1/2" 1.56 ins (39.70 mm) 1.83 ins (46.50 mm) 4-1/2" (114.0 mm) 8.63 Bar (125 p.s.i) 10 0.95
AR-28-S* 1-3/4" 1.81 ins (46.00 mm) 2.03 ins (51.50 mm) 5-1/4" (134.0 mm) 8.63 Bar (125 p.s.i) 5 1.12
AR-32-S* 2" 2.06 ins (52.40 mm) 2.39 ins (60.70 mm) 6" (152.4 mm) 6.90 Bar (100 p.s.i) 5 1.33

*Sizes -24, -28 and -32 do not have a static dissipating liner.

PROGold Polyester Braid

Innercore: Convoluted PTFE with Integral Glass Fiber reinforcement and Static Dissipating Liner*

Braid: Polyester

Operating Temperature: -54°C to +125°C (-67°F to +257°F) at Full Pressure and Specified Vacuum

Hose Part No. Hose Size (nom.) Inner Diameter Outer Diameter Min. Bend Radius Max. Operating Pressure Max. Vacuum Rating (ins/HG) Weight (Kg/m)
AR-06-P 3/8" 0.36 ins (9.14 mm) 0.54 ins (13.71 mm) 1" (25.4 mm) 17.25 Bar (250 p.s.i) 28 0.09
AR-08-P 1/2" 0.43 ins (10.92 mm) 0.62 ins (15.74 mm) 1-1/2" (38.1 mm) 17.25 Bar (250 p.s.i) 28 0.12
AR-10-P 5/8" 0.54 ins (13.71 mm) 0.75 ins (19.05 mm) 2" (50.8 mm) 17.25 Bar (250 p.s.i) 28 0.19
AR-12-P 3/4" 0.66 ins (16.76 mm) 0.88 ins (22.35 mm) 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) 17.25 Bar (250 p.s.i) 20 0.20
AR-16-P 1" 0.87 ins (22.10 mm) 1.08 ins (27.43 mm) 3-1/2" (88.9 mm) 17.25 Bar (250 p.s.i) 10 0.25
AR-20-P 1-1/4" 1.15 ins (29.30 mm) 1.42 ins (36.10 mm) 4" (102.0 mm) 10.30 Bar (150 p.s.i) 10 0.37

PROGold High Temperature Polymer Braid

Innercore: Convoluted PTFE with Integral Glass Fibre reinforcement and Static Dissipating Liner*

Braid: High Temperature Polymer Mono Filament

Operating Temperature: -54°C to +200°C (-67°F to +392°F) at Full Pressure and Specified Vacuum

Hose Part No. Hose Size (nom.) Inner Diameter Outer Diameter Min. Bend Radius Max. Operating Pressure Max. Vacuum Rating (ins/HG) Weight (Kg/m)
AR-06-HTP 3/8" 0.36 ins (9.14 mm) 0.54 ins (13.71 mm) 1" (25.4 mm) 17.25 Bar (250 p.s.i) 28 0.086
AR-08-HTP 1/2" 0.43 ins (10.92 mm) 0.62 ins (15.74 mm) 1-1/2" (38.1 mm) 17.25 Bar (250 p.s.i) 28 0.100
AR-10-HTP 5/8" 0.54 ins (13.71 mm) 0.75 ins (19.05 mm) 2" (50.8 mm) 17.25 Bar (250 p.s.i) 28 0.148
AR-12-HTP 3/4" 0.66 ins (16.76 mm) 0.88 ins (22.35 mm) 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) 17.25 Bar (250 p.s.i) 20 0.168
AR-16-HTP 1" 0.87 ins (22.10 mm) 1.08 ins (27.43 mm) 3-1/2" (88.9 mm) 17.25 Bar (250 p.s.i) 10 0.230
AR-20-HTP 1-1/4" 1.15 ins (29.30 mm) 1.42 ins (36.10 mm) 4" (102.0 mm) 10.30 Bar (150 p.s.i) 10 0.350
AR-24-HTP* 1-1/2" 1.56 ins (39.70 mm) 1.83 ins (46.50 mm) 4-1/2" (114.0 mm) 8.63 Bar (125 p.s.i) --- 0.520

*Sizes -24, -28 and -32 do not have a static dissipating liner.

PROGold Aramid Braid

Innercore: Convoluted PTFE with Static Dissipating Liner

Braid: Para Aramid

Operating Temperature: -54°C to +150°C (-67°F to +302°F)

Hose Part No. Hose Size (nom.) Inner Diameter Outer Diameter Min. Bend Radius Max. Operating Pressure Weight (Kg/m)
AR-06-AM 3/8" 0.36 ins (9.14 mm) 0.54 ins (13.71 mm) 1" (25.4 mm) 51.7 Bar (750 p.s.i) 0.09
AR-08-AM 1/2" 0.43 ins (10.92 mm) 0.62 ins (15.74 mm) 1-1/2" (38.1 mm) 44.8 Bar (650 p.s.i) 0.12
AR-10-AM 5/8" 0.54 ins (13.71 mm) 0.75 ins (19.05 mm) 2" (50.8 mm) 34.5 Bar (500 p.s.i) 0.19
AR-12-AM 3/4" 0.66 ins (16.76 mm) 0.88 ins (22.35 mm) 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) 24.1 Bar (350 p.s.i) 0.20
AR-16-AM 1" 0.87 ins (22.10 mm) 1.08 ins (27.43 mm) 3-1/2" (88.9 mm) 17.25 Bar (250 p.s.i) 0.25
AR-20-AM 1-1/4" 1.15 ins (29.30 mm) 1.42 ins (36.10 mm) 4" (102.0 mm) 10.3 Bar (150 p.s.i) 0.37
AR-24-AM* 1-1/2" 1.56 ins (39.70 mm) 1.83 ins (46.50 mm) 4-1/2" (114.0 mm) 8.63 Bar (125 p.s.i) 0.52
AR-28-AM* 1-3/4" 1.81 ins (46.00 mm) 2.03 ins (51.50 mm) 5-1/4" (134.0 mm) 8.63 Bar (125 p.s.i) 0.60
AR-32-AM* 2" 2.06 ins (52.40 mm) 2.39 ins (60.70 mm) 6" (152.4 mm) 8.63 Bar (125 p.s.i) 0.71

*Sizes -24, -28 and -32 do not have a static dissipating liner.

PTFE Clear Convoluted

Innercore: Convoluted Clear PTFE

Braid: None

Operating Temperature: -54°C to +200°C (-67°F to +392°F)

Hose Part No. Hose Size (nom.) Inner Diameter Outer Diameter Min. Bend Radius Max. Operating Pressure Weight (Kg/m)
CCH-06 3/8" 0.38 ins (9.65 mm) 0.56 ins (14.22 mm) 3/4" (19.0 mm) 2.0 Bar (30 p.s.i) 0.08
CCH-08 1/2" 0.52 ins (13.20 mm) 0.72 ins (18.30 mm) 3/4" (19.0 mm) 2.0 Bar (30 p.s.i) 0.12

This information has been compiled from the BMRS PTFE Hose webpage.

PTFE Smooth Bore Hose Specifications

Smooth Bore PTFE Stainless Steel Braid

Innercore: Smooth Bore Extruded PTFE with Static Dissipating Liner Option

Braid: 304 Series Stainless Steel

Operating Temperature: -54°C to 232°C (-67°F to 450°F) at Full Pressure and Full Vacuum

Hose Part No. Hose Size (nom.) Inner Diameter Outer Diameter Min. Bend Radius Max. Operating Pressure Max. Vacuum Rating (ins/HG) Weight (Kg/m)
SB-02-S-SD 1/8" 0.080 ins (2.03 mm) 0.190 ins (4.820 mm) 1.50 ins (38.1 mm) 206 Bar (3000 P.S.I.) 28 0.05
SB-03-S-SD 3/16" 0.130 ins (3.30 mm) 0.250 ins (6.350 mm) 2.00 ins (50.8 mm) 206 Bar (3000 P.S.I.) 28 0.07
SB-04-S-SD 1/4" 0.190 ins (4.82 mm) 0.330 ins (8.380 mm) 2.00 ins (50.8 mm) 206 Bar (3000 P.S.I.) 28 0.12
SB-06-S-SD 3/8" 0.310 ins (7.87 mm) 0.450 ins (11.43 mm) 4.00 ins (101.6 mm) 172 Bar (2500 P.S.I.) 28 0.16
SB-08-S-SD 1/2" 0.410 ins (10.5 mm) 0.530 ins (13.65 mm) 5.25 ins (133.0 mm) 103 Bar (1500 P.S.I.) 28 0.20


Smooth Bore PTFE Stainless Steel Braid w/Black PVC Sheath

Innercore: Smooth Bore Extruded PTFE with Static Dissipating Liner Option

Braid: 304 Series Stainless Steel with Black PVC Sheath

Operating Temperature: -25°C to 85°C (-13°F to 185°F) at Full Pressure and Full Vacuum

Hose Part No. Hose Size (nom.) Inner Diameter Outer Diameter Min. Bend Radius Max. Operating Pressure Max. Vacuum Rating (ins/HG) Weight (Kg/m)
SB-02-S-SD-PVC 1/8" 0.080 ins (2.03 mm) 0.228 ins (5.80 mm) 1.50 ins (38.1 mm) 206 Bar (3000 p.s.i) 28 0.06
SB-03-S-SD-PVC 3/16" 0.130 ins (3.30 mm) 0.270 ins (6.85 mm) 2.00 ins (50.8 mm) 206 Bar (3000 p.s.i) 28 0.08
SB-04-S-SD-PVC 1/4" 0.190 ins (4.82 mm) 0.350 ins (8.88 mm) 2.00 ins (50.8 mm) 206 Bar (3000 p.s.i) 28 0.13

Smooth Bore PTFE Stainless Steel Braid w/Black TPE Sheath

Innercore: Smooth Bore Extruded PTFE with Static Dissipating Liner Option

Braid: 304 Series Stainless Steel with Black TPE Thermoplastic Elastomer sheath

Operating Temperature: -65°C to 150°C (-85°F to 302°F) at Full Pressure and Full Vacuum

Hose Part No. Hose Size (nom.) Inner Diameter Outer Diameter Min. Bend Radius Max. Operating Pressure Max. Vacuum Rating (ins/HG) Weight (Kg/m)
SB-06-S-H-SD 3/8" 0.31 ins (7.87 mm) 0.49 ins (12.4 mm) 4.00 ins (101.6 mm) 172 Bar (2500 p.s.i) 28 0.17
SB-08-S-H-SD 1/2" 0.41 ins (10.5 mm) 0.57 ins (14.6 mm) 5.25 ins (133.0 mm) 103 Bar (1500 p.s.i) 28 0.21


Smooth Bore PTFE Polyester Braid

Innercore: Smooth Bore Extruded PTFE with Static Dissipating Liner Option

Braid: Black Polyester

Operating Temperature: -54°C to 125°C (-67°F to 257°F) at Full Pressure and Full Vacuum

Hose Part No. Hose Size (nom.) Inner Diameter Outer Diameter Min. Bend Radius Max. Operating Pressure Max. Vacuum Rating (ins/HG) Weight (Kg/m)
SB-03-P-SD 3/16" 0.13 ins (3.30 mm) 0.25 ins (6.35 mm) 2.00 ins (50.8 mm) 17 Bar (250 p.s.i) 28 0.05
SB-04-P-SD 1/4" 0.19 ins (4.82 mm) 0.33 ins (8.38 mm) 2.00 ins (50.8 mm) 17 Bar (250 p.s.i) 28 0.05

Smooth Bore PTFE Kevlar Braid

Innercore: Smooth Bore Extruded PTFE (Suffix -SD has Static Dissipating Liner Option)

Braid: (-K) Kevlar Aramid Fibre

Operating Temperature: -54°C to 150°C (-67°F to 302°F) at Full Pressure and Specified Vacuum

Hose Part No. Hose Size (nom.) Inner Diameter Outer Diameter Min. Bend Radius Max. Operating Pressure Max. Vacuum Rating (ins/HG) Weight (Kg/m)
SB-02-K 1/8" 0.08 ins (2.03 mm) 0.19 ins (4.82 mm) 1.50 ins (38.1 mm) 34.5 Bar (500 p.s.i) 28 0.03
SB-03-K 3/16" 0.13 ins (3.30 mm) 0.25 ins (6.35 mm) 2.00 ins (50.8 mm) 69.0 Bar (1000 p.s.i) 28 0.05
SB-03-K-H-SD 3/16" 0.13 ins (3.30 mm) 0.29 ins (7.35 mm) 2.00 ins (50.8 mm) 69.0 Bar (1000 p.s.i) 28 0.05
SB-04-K-H-SD 1/4" 0.19 ins (4.82 mm) 0.34 ins (8.75 mm) 2.50 ins (63.5 mm) 69.0 Bar (1000 p.s.i) 28 0.10


This information has been compiled from the BMRS PTFE Small Bore Hose webpage.